You can now sample songs from our next children’s CD, To Be Like Jesus, at the Sovereign Grace Music website. The album is scheduled for release later this month.
To Be Like Jesus contains 12 songs. Ten of them are based on the qualities listed as the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. I know only nine are listed there, but we included two on self-control because…well, any parent knows why we have two songs on self-control. The other two songs teach that God wants to make us like his Son, and when he does, we bear the fruit of the Spirit.
We tried hard to avoid two extremes on this project. The first is assuming that every kid singing these songs is a Christian. Obviously, that won’t be true. So the songs are primarily meant to teach and proclaim, rather than express the thoughts of a converted soul (although there are some of those songs as well). Second, we wanted to be sure kids understood we can’t be joyful, patient, kind, good, etc. apart from the Spirit’s work in us. The goal isn’t simply to be a “good citizen.” It’s to be transformed by the power of God’s Spirit into the image of his Son, Jesus Christ. And it’s all made possible through Jesus dying in our place for our sins.
The tracks were played by the drummer, bassist, and guitar player for Sara Groves. They did an outstanding job. The rhythm tracks overflow with creativity and joy. We used vocalists from Sovereign Grace churches in Orlando, FL and Gaithersburg, MD. The whole project was produced by Steve Cook.
Check out the samples and let me know what you think.
Sounds great! I think I am going to get one of these for myself. Even though it is a “kids” CD, it is great for adults as well!
“We tried hard to avoid two extremes on this project. The first is assuming that every kid singing these songs is a Christian. ”
That’s why I love you, Bob!
i agree with Natasha… i’ve found the “Awesome God” CD so helpful… especially at times when I just need to be reminded of simple truths that apply to my oh-so-over-complicated-life.
i really like the variety on this CD… and the album cover! great job! I can’t wait to learn and sing along with these songs!
Upbeat, fun, age appropriate. Very Christ centered. What’s not to like?
Wish this had been available two years ago when “fruit of the spirit” was our theme for children’s church. We did find “Fruit of the Spirit” by Dave Chumchal (on Vineyard’s “Fruit of the Spirit” album) and the kids loved it! It would go great with these new songs.
Keep up the good work.
Kid’s CD? I might just have to buy it for myself… :)
Can’t wait.
Literally! How long until we can order it?
I’d like to use it for our “Family Bible Week” the first week of July, but need to get my hands on the music ASAP!
Thanks for your ministry.
Matt, To Be Like Jesus should be ready in the next couple weeks. Thanks for asking!
great! I’ve actually posted about how there are so many horrible CD’s out there for kids. (http://sounddoxology.blogspot.com/2009/04/from-and-for-mouths-of-babes.html)
I’ve listened to the samples and am really pleased with what I heard. I’m glad there are ministries like sov. grace that take children’s music seriously, by using good music to teach children and not pander to them.
From the clips, #7 and #10 are my fav! Number ten has that classic Sovereign Grace sound and could easily be found on one of the other music CDs. Great job!
love it!
they sound good. Like some already said, they are fun to listen to for adults as well as children!